The function of the purchasing department is to assist, organize and administer the procurement of equipment, materials, supplies and services for all projects and departments of SDSU Research Foundation in accordance with responsibility and authority delegated by SDSU Research Foundation’s chief financial officer.

SDSU Research Foundation adheres to the Procurement Standards outlined in the OMB Uniform Guidance, which replaced OMB Circular A-110. With the adoption of Uniform Guidance, new procurement policies and procedures have been established to align with the regulations detailed in 2 CFR Part 200, beginning with section 200.317. As updates to the OMB Uniform Guidance are issued, SDSU Research Foundation will revise its policies and procedures accordingly to ensure continued compliance.

1. Conflict of Interest
2. Employee-Vendor Relationship Policy
3. Supplier Diversity Program
4. Small Business Subcontracting Program
   1. Business Categories
   2. Responsibilities of the Small Business Liaison Officer
   3. Subcontracting Plans
5. EPA Grants: Use of Small and Minority Businesses
6. Purchasing Requirements
   1. Micro-Purchases of $9,999 and under
   2. Small Purchases of $10,000 - $149,999
   3. Sealed Bids or Competitive Proposals Over $150,000
   4. Sole Source/Brand Name Justification
   5. Change Order
   6. Open Purchase Order
   7. Emergency Purchase
   8. Used, Refurbished, Reconditioned, and Remanufactured Equipment
   9. Leased, Rented, Loaned or Borrowed Equipment and Vehicles
   10. Campus Services (Purchase Order Required)
   11. Campus Services (No Purchase Order Required)
   12. Other Outside Services Exempt from Purchase Order Process
   13. Use of Personal Credit Cards
7. Return of Materials
8. Radiation Safety
9. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Controlled Substances
10. Animals
11. Information Technology Resources (ITR), Cloud Storage & Services

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